Building Fire - Botany
Published: 16 Mar 2021 03:43pm
More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to contain a blaze that broke out at a building in Botany just before 3.45pm this afternoon.
Fire crews arrived on scene a short time later and were able to quickly bring the fire under control.
More than 50 people were evacuated from the building, with NSW Ambulance treating two people who suffered severe burns.
The fire is believed to have been caused by the ignition of a chemical, however investigations into the incident are continuing.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
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BOTANY | Multiple #FRNSW have contained a fire at a building on Botany Road, near Lord Street. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also on scene. Please avoid the area if possible.
03:57pm • Mar 16, 2021 - View tweet on Twitter
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